How much do you know about convergence insufficiency? Take this self-assessment quiz and find out!
- A convergence insufficiency is
- a common binocular (two-eyed) vision disorder in which the eyes do not work at near easily.
- an eye teaming problem in which the eyes have a strong tendency to drift outward when reading or doing close work.
- a condition which requires the individual to exert extra effort to make the eyes converge in order to avoid double vision.
- all of the above
- The most common eye-related symptom of convergence insufficiency is
- eyestrain
- headaches
- blurred vision
- double vision
- all of the above
- The most common performance-related symptom of convergence insufficiency is
- loss of place
- loss of concentration
- having to reread
- reading slowly
- all of the above
- Research on convergence insufficiency has shown that
- children with convergence insufficiency AND Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder (ADHD) have more symptoms, especially performance-related symptoms.
- symptoms in all children decrease after treatment.
- parents reported fewer and less frequent adverse behaviors and a decrease in parental concern after successful treatment.
- all of the above
- The most effective treatment for convergence insufficiency is
- office-based vision therapy with home reinforcement.
Answers: for questions 1-4, the answer is all of the above. For question 5, there is only one choice. The research has shown that office-based vision therapy is THE most effective treatment.
If you think your child has a convergence insufficiency, get more information here. Your child may be eligible to receive vision therapy at no cost.